Purchasing Assistant
cavalier floorsFort Worth, TX
Purchasing Assistant
cavalier floorsFort Worth, TX
8 days ago
Occupations
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm ProductsProcurement ClerksPurchasing ManagersIndustries
Industrial Supplies Merchant WholesalersFabricated Structural Metal ManufacturingSupermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers)About the role
Benefits:
401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offVision insuranceJOB SUMMARYThe Purchasing Assistant supports the procurement of materials, products, and supplies for OaKline Floors. This role partners with sales, operations, and leadership to source the right products at the right price, manages purchase orders and vendor communication from order through delivery, and maintains accurate product, pricing, and inventory records in RFMS.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Schedules and verifies purchase deliveries.
- Prepares and processes purchase orders for materials and supplies.
- Resolves grievances with vendors and suppliers.
- Maintains purchasing and recordkeeping systems.
- Informs the sales teams of any delays, backorders, or discontinuations on their orders, and identifies crossovers or alternate sources as needed.
- Contacts the vendor or rep to find possible solutions to price increases or delays, and to identify replacements or crossovers for discontinued products.
- Updates notes in both the inventory and order entry modules of RFMS with information pertaining to that order.
- Verifies pricing and quantities are correct on confirmations received from vendors, and updates the PO with new information, reference numbers, and promise dates.
- Performs other duties as assigned. REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven negotiation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Understanding of business and management principles.
- Willing to learn of materials and supplies used in the company.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Mid
Location
Fort Worth, TX
Occupation
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
Industry
Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Posted
8 days ago
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